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Articles by Jessica Levey

Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator
Jessica Levey

Jessica Levey is a writer, illustrator, and content manager at American Marriage Ministries, where she writes about marriage law and wedding industry trends. She holds a degree in Strategic Communications and has a background in trade journalism, with experience in data-informed, people-first reporting, SEO / AEO. She was ordained with AMM in 2020 and is an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality. In her personal time, Jessica writes, illustrates, and makes comics and zines independently at hellojesslevey.com.

1322 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1322 articles written by Jessica Levey, Content Manager; Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



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Would Gen Z Abandon Marriage if Griswold v. Connecticut is Overturned?

What might happen to Gen Alpha or Gen Z marriage trends if Griswold vs Connecticut is overturned? Click to read our thoughts on the changing legal & social landscapes of youth, family and getting married.

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5 Examples of Heartfelt Marriage Vows Before God for a Christian Wedding

5 Examples of traditional and modern Christian wedding vows that put the focus on God at the heart of your marriage.

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A Beautiful Nature-Based Funeral Reading from John Muir

Honor a loved one who felt at home in the great outdoors with this meaningful nature-based funeral reading from John Muir. A meaningful reading for a memorial service, funeral, or wake.

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Online Ordination for Modern Buddhist Wedding Officiants

American Marriage Ministries provides reputable, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for Buddhist wedding officiants.

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Wild Wedding Crashers: 10 Times an Animal Crashed a Wedding

Wild animals at a wedding? Oh my! These cute (& terrifying) party crashers took the nature-themed wedding idea a little too far.

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Could Short-Term Marriage Contracts Replace ‘Til Death Do Us Part’?

Will temporary marriages & 'short term' marriage contracts replace lifelong commitment? One relationship expert's prediction got us thinking about the future of matrimony - here's what it might look like!

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How Will Tariffs Impact the Wedding Industry for Vendors & Couples?

A closer look at how new & increased tariffs might affect wedding vendors and couples planning a wedding, plus how to avoid higher costs in creative ways.

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What if Your Wedding Officiant Cancels? 3 Ways to Save the Day

What do you do if your wedding officiant cancels? Click to see 3 actions you can take right now to avoid day-of wedding disasters, including having a friend get ordained online with AMM as a backup!

Bilingual officiant Yomayra Ramirez performs a wedding for a bride and groom in Texas

This TDCJ Wedding Officiant Helps Couples Choose Love Behind Bars

We spoke with TDCJ wedding officiant Yomayra Ramirez about helping couples through the process of a prison wedding, from paperwork to personal wedding vows.

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Is Open Marriage Legal in the US? Like, Actually Legal?

Learn interesting facts about open marriage in the the US, including legal considerations around adultery, bigamy, polyamory, and examples of open marriage wedding vows.

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Why Choose AMM for Your Independent Ordination Online?

Get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding & discover the benefits of independent ordination with AMM!

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Obtener Ordenación y Celebrar Matrimonios en Diferentes Estados: ¿Cómo Funciona?

Buenas noticias: ¡Su ordenación AMM le permite oficiar matrimonios en cualquier lugar de Estados Unidos, sin importar dónde viva! Aprenda a oficiar en otros estados, trabajar como oficiante móvil, celebrar bodas de destino y mucho más.

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The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

The Book of Wedding Vows and Ceremonies

Timeless scripts and heartfelt vow inspiration to bring life to your ceremony.

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Wedding Officiant Training

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Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

Need inspiration? Check out our free ceremony scripts!

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